hydrogen sulfide
Coverage of hydrogen sulfide in the Nexus archive.
- What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
New York City's sewer system, known for its dangers like cockroaches and pathogens, has seen recent unauthorized entries in Brooklyn and Queens, prompting police investigation. Former urban explorer Steve Duncan described the tunnels as historically significant but hazardous, with risks including toxic gases and deep flowing water.
- What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
New York City's sewer system has seen recent unauthorized entries, prompting police investigation. Former urban explorer Steve Duncan described the dangers, including cockroaches, pathogens, and hazardous fumes like hydrogen sulfide, while noting the tunnels' historical significance and structural risks.
- ‘Smell like death': What it's like inside NYC's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
Former urban explorer Steve Duncan describes navigating New York City's sewer system as dangerous and unpleasant due to cockroaches, pathogens, and hazards like hydrogen sulfide. Recent incidents of people entering sewers in Brooklyn and Queens prompted NYPD warnings about the risks, though officials say there's no public threat. The city's 7,400-mile sewer network includes historic tunnels repurposed from natural waterways.
- This “rotten egg” brain gas could be the key to fighting Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists discovered that the protein CSE produces hydrogen sulfide in the brain, which may protect against Alzheimer’s. Experiments on mice showed removing CSE caused Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, suggesting regulated hydrogen sulfide could support memory and brain health.